Located only 18 miles from Colorado Springs, the city of Woodland Park is modern convenience mixed with rural, mountain splendor. With only 8500 residents and its rich culture, breathtaking landscapes, and growing economy the city attracts people from all over the nation in search of a great place to call home.

Here are some answers to common questions about Woodland Park real estate. Please be sure to visit my website for more answers to your questions about the area.

What kinds of amenities does Woodland Park have?

Everything a small city would have. Although the city is small the downtown area is host to all major necessities such as grocery stores, gas stations and hotels. Restaurants range from classy steak houses to fast-food chains; attractions include a nationally renowned dinosaur museum, mom & pop movie theatre, hiking and biking trails and seasonal and holiday community festivities.

What are the homes like in Woodland Park?

Woodland Park is eclectic: Home styles vary as broadly as home prices. Though some neighborhoods have similar styles, it would be difficult to find two exactly alike. Throughout the core of the town you can find cabins dating back to the early 1900’s. Along the outer edges are some of the newer subdivisions. Types of residences range from custom built works of art to affordable town homes and apartments. The median home price in Teller County is $162,000.

What are employment opportunities like in Woodland Park?

Approximately 50% of the population in Teller County live and work in Teller County. The other half commute to Colorado Springs and surrounding areas. The city of Woodland Park offers an assortment of retail shops, grocery stores and small privately owned businesses. A large percent of the population work in Cripple Creek in the casinos or in the multi billion dollar gold mining industry. The downtown development authority has plans for several new businesses in the near future. Such businesses include retail, theatre and culinary. New jobs will also be created in 2007 with a new Teller County Hospital and Wal-Mart coming to town.

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If you plan to move to the Woodland Park area or need help with buying or selling your existing home, please contact me directly: Erin Crutcher with Prudential Colorado Real Estate (719) 687-1720 for a list of properties for sale.

Realtor Erin Crutcher
www.TellerCountyRealty.com
719-687-1720 (office)
877-998-1720 (toll free)